Latest Events in Abu Dhabi(August Updated)

Enjoy running with marathon elites in the heart of Abu Dhabi, while taking in iconic landmarks, stunning scenery and cheering crowds as you stride in style to finish line success. Come and experience racing in the heart of Abu Dhabi, taking in iconic landmarks, stunning scenery and cheering crowds. Abu Dhabi's beauty, culture and heritage will captivate all your senses.

Enter a breathtaking exhibition where Studio Ghibli's iconic films come to life through immersive sets, handcrafted artwork, and unforgettable storytelling. Explore scenes from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and more—created by Japanese artists and curated in collaboration with Studio Ghibli.

The 2026 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place from December 4 to December 6 at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. This event marks Round 24 of the 24-race 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season and serves as the season finale. The 2026 F1 calendar features a record-breaking 24 Grands Prix across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, running from the season-opening race in March through the finale in December, making it the longest and most extensive season in Formula 1 history. For the full 2026 F1 schedule, circuit maps, and ticket release dates, Trip.com will provide ongoing updates to help fans conveniently plan their race experience.

In partnership with The Guimet – National Museum of Asian Arts, France, Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean sheds light on the vast maritime routes that linked ancient societies from Africa, the Middle East and Europe to South and Southeast Asia through the Indian Ocean. Spanning from Antiquity to the 17th century, the exhibition explores centuries of trade, movement and cultural exchanges through displays of spices, textiles, ceramics and other special cargos which crossed the ocean.

The "Living Heritage" exhibition, a joint effort between the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the International Union for the Preservation of Heritage (ALIPH), tells the story of how people in some of the world's most complex environments strive to protect, restore, and pass on their cultural heritage. The exhibition features artifacts on loan from numerous international cultural institutions and ALIPH funding partners, and will guide visitors through a multi-sensory immersive experience through projections and testimonies. The exhibition is curated by Magdalena Ruiz, Senior Curator at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Dr. Sandra Bialistok and Dr. Bastian Varuzikos of the ALIPH Foundation, with assistance from Amarilis Maria Georges, Senior Curator at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.